Depressed (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The bird's depressed sternum was an adaptation for increased keel muscle mass to support its powerful wings.
• The frog's depressed skull was flattened to reduce its height and facilitate burrowing.
• The insect's depressed body allowed it to move more easily through tight spaces in the soil.
• The leaf's depressed veins provided additional structural support to withstand strong winds.
• The lizard's depressed scales overlapped to reduce friction and allow for more efficient movement.

Meaning ²

Lower than previously; "the market is depressed"; "prices are down".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The economy has been depressed for several years, making it difficult for businesses to thrive.
• The depressed state of the housing market has made it a buyer's paradise.
• Oil prices have been depressed due to oversupply and decreased demand.
• The depressed value of the stock has made it a risky investment.
• The depressed economic conditions have forced many companies to downsize and cut costs.

Synonyms

• Down

Meaning ³

Filled with melancholy and despondency; "gloomy at the thought of what he had to face"; "gloomy predictions"; "a gloomy silence"; "took a grim view of the economy"; "the darkening mood"; "lonely and blue in a strange city"; "depressed by the loss of his job"; "a dispirited and resigned expression on her face"; "downcast after his defeat"; "feeling discouraged and downhearted".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She felt depressed after the breakup and spent most of her days in bed.
• The depressed economy had led to widespread job losses and financial struggles.
• The doctor told him that his symptoms were typical of someone who was clinically depressed.
• The depressed look on his face was a clear indication that he was struggling to cope with the news.
• After losing her scholarship, she felt depressed and unsure about her future.

Synonyms

• Grim
• Blue
• Down
• Downhearted
• Low
• Dispirited
• Gloomy
• Downcast
• Down In The Mouth
• Low-spirited